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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Expenditure (26 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates a number of schemes on behalf of my Department to support energy efficiency improvements to homes. The Better Energy Homes scheme makes a range of grants available to home-owners who wish to improve the energy efficiency of their home, the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme offers free energy efficiency upgrades to those in energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (26 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions. Accordingly, I have no statutory function in this matter. I am aware however that licences issued by ComReg apply terms and conditions on Mobile Network Operators, such as quality of service and minimum population...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The corporate governance of An Post will remain with my Department. The implementation of the Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group will be managed by the Department of Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht.  The operational details in this regard are currently being worked out between both Departments. My Department will continue to...

Adjournment Debate: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Ryan for raising this issue and affording me the opportunity to clarify to the House. As he is aware, a range of functions currently undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government will transfer into this Department in the coming weeks. The Department will be renamed the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 829 and 834 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: ESB Accounts (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The number of ESB meters in Dublin County and City is an operational matter for the ESB and ESB Networks in which I have no function. I have contacted the ESB to provide the requested statistics to me and once received they will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Networks Ireland (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The matter referred to in the question is an operational matter appropriate for Gas Network Ireland (GNI) and not one in which I have a function. GNI is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to operate, develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas to all customers connected to the network. GNI is a subsidiary of Ervia of which the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: As with all areas of public expenditure, spending on advertising is carefully controlled and limited to that necessary for the effective discharge of my Department’s functions. The principal reason for such expenditure is statutory notices that I am required to publish in the case of certain proposed authorisations, which require publication in a local newspaper circulating in the area...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Networks Ireland (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The development and expansion of the natural gas network is in the first instance a commercial and operational matter for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient.  Gas Networks Ireland's published Connections Policy,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief. It has a total complement of over 260 full time equivalent staff of whom a limited number are technical personnel. This requires my Department to procure specialist external professional advice notably in legal, financial and technical areas to assist in discharging its functions. In procuring these specialised...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: Based on 2016 expenditure to the end of May, it is estimated that applying a 10% reduction in my Department's travel expenditure would reduce the amount to be paid in 2017 by approximately €16,000. Payments in respect of my Department's travel budget are made for travel necessarily incurred on official business and in accordance with Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (1 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (1 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: Since 2002, the regulation of the gas market has been the responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is independent in the performance of its functions. I have no direct statutory function in relation to liquefied natural gas projects, including specific projects such as the Shannon LNG project, which is a commercial private sector initiative. An LNG facility...

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I commend the Energy Bill 2016 to the House. On my first occasion addressing the energy part of my portfolio in this House, I am pleased to have this opportunity to present the Energy Bill 2016. Today, as everyone is aware, we will have the Second Stage debate on the Bill. This is the time to have a general discussion about the Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Functions (2 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: A range of functions currently undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government will transfer into my Department in the coming weeks and the Department will be renamed the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to reflect this.  In addition to its current functions, my Department will assume responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme (2 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI) administer the Better Energy Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. The Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households which include attic insulation, wall insulation, heating systems upgrades, solar thermal systems and an accompanying Building Energy Rating (BER). Currently there is a €1,200 grant available to homeowners...